The mission of AdoptUsKids is to raise public awareness about the need for foster and adoptive families for children in the public child welfare system and to assist in recruiting and retaining foster and adoptive families and connect them with children.

This article outlines potential projects, activities and terms that teachers can use in their classes to emphasize the concept of diverse families as well as projects that may be sensitive for an adopted child. http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-3/adopted.htm

Claudia Jewett is an MSW with extensive experience as a social worker. She and her husband adopted 16 older kids. This book explains what is in store for those who decide to open their hearts to a waiting child.

This is a booklet that serves as a guide for parents and educators regarding how to make assignments appropriate for all students including those who are adopted. Sample stories are provided with alternative assignments. http://www.adoptionpolicy.org/Adoption_Awareness_Schools.pdf

Provides advocacy for children from birth through age 26 in NYC, including children from the child welfare system who are struggling in school or experiencing school discrimination of any kind. http://www.advocatesforchildren.org/